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Danish-Swedish Farmdog
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Suède et du Danemark
Coat
Predominantly white coat with patches of different colours. Flecking permitted.
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog (Dansk-svensk gårdshund) is a dog breed originating from Sweden and Denmark. The breed, of ancient origin, is traditionally used as a farm dog and ratter in Denmark, southern Sweden, and around the Baltic Sea. The breed has been recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale provisionally since 2008. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a small-sized dog with a stocky appearance. Held straight, the tail is endowed with a slight curve or sickle-shaped.
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It is long or naturally short, in the stump. Triangular in shape, the head is fairly small, with a muzzle gradually narrowing toward the nose. The coat is short, smooth, and hard on the body, with a coat with white dominance and patches of different colors. The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is an alert, attentive, and lively dog. It is still used as a farm dog and ratter but is mainly a companion dog in its country of origin.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal shedding — low shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Origins & history
A story told
The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a dog traditionally used on farms in Denmark and southern Sweden as a guard dog and ratter. The breed is considered one of the ancient breeds of these countries, and some breed promoters trace it back to the Viking era. The breed is recognized in these two countries in 1987, where it is still used as a farm dog and ratter, but now mainly as a companion dog. The breed is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) provisionally on July 5, 2008. From the 1990s until 2012, registrations of the breed in the Danish-Swedish Book of Origins are in regular increase and reach 681 subjects registered in 2012.
Character
Daily temperament
The FCI standard describes the Danish-Swedish Farm Dog as alert, attentive, and lively.
Physical
Breed standard
The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a small-sized dog with a stocky appearance. The body fits into a rectangle. The tail is held straight, with a slight curve or sickle shape. Attached not too high, it is long or naturally short, in the stump. The gaits are free with the limbs well parallel. Triangular in shape, the head is fairly small proportionally to the body. The skull is quite wide and slightly rounded, with a well-marked stop. The muzzle, well-developed and slightly shorter than the skull, gradually narrows toward the nose. The muzzle line is straight. Medium-sized, slightly rounded eyes are dark colored in black-spotted dogs, lighter for coats spotted with yellow or brown. Medium length, the ears are in rose or button shape, with a crease just above the skull. The coat is short, smooth, and hard on the body. The coat is white with patches of different colors, sizes, and combinations. Mottling is permitted.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
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Âge
What human age for a danish-swedish farmdog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is a healthy breed. Cases of hip dysplasia have been reported.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a danish-swedish farmdog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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